“Respect between these two”: Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano’s warm press conference moment steals the spotlight ahead of blockbuster Netflix MMA showdown

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano grab attention with a warm moment during their April 16, 2026 press conference in New York. The exchange quickly goes viral ahead of their high-stakes MMA showdown on May 16 at the Intuit Dome. The fight, set to stream live on Netflix, marks Rousey’s return after nearly a decade and Carano’s comeback after years away. With strong records and shared history in women’s MMA, both fighters bring legacy and pressure into what is shaping up to be a must-watch main event

“Respect between these two”: Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano’s warm press conference moment steals the spotlight ahead of blockbuster Netflix MMA showdown
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano grab attention with a warm moment during their April 16, 2026 press conference in New York. The exchange quickly goes viral ahead of their high-stakes MMA showdown on May 16 at the Intuit Dome. The fight, set to stream live on Netflix, marks Rousey’s return after nearly a decade and Carano’s comeback after years away. With strong records and shared history in women’s MMA, both fighters bring legacy and pressure into what is shaping up to be a must-watch main event